So Many Sequels: A Movie Podcast

Jason’s not just back—he’s unstoppable. In Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives, one bolt of lightning brings our favorite masked maniac back from the grave and into full monster-mode. We talk Tommy Jarvis’ Frankenstein moment, the new horror-comedy tone, and why this chapter gave the series new (after)life. It’s funny, gory, and way more self-aware than you remember. What’s your favorite kill—or momen...

The So Many Sequels crew is deep into “So Many Scares” month — and this week, it’s a mix of Hollywood surprises, nostalgic rewatches, and one truly bizarre controversy. David kicks things off with his thoughts on the Peacemaker season finale, calling it one of James Gunn’s most character-driven projects yet. Josh reviews The Smashing Machine, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s dramatic leap into awards-s...

Jason Voorhees is back—but also for the first time...In Friday the 13th Part 2, the hockey mask is still a dream, and our favorite slasher is deep in his bag era (literally). We talk about Jason’s first official rampage, the iconic wheelchair kill, and how this sequel tries—kind of—to build a horror legend. It’s all part of So Many Sequels vs. Jason, our month-long trip to Camp Crystal Lake. We co...

The So Many Sequels crew returns for another “So Many Scares” October update, and this week, we’re talking horror in the real world — the streaming wars . Prices are up, content is disappearing, and the guys ask: When did streaming become more expensive than cable? From Disney+ and Netflix hikes to Warner Bros. and Paramount losing billions, it’s a full-on battle between corporate greed and consum...

We're diving into the 1995 classic Clueless to see if Amy Heckerling's teen comedy holds up 30 years later. From its iconic fashion to the jokes that went way over our heads as kids, we're breaking down why this movie is more than just a 90s time capsule. On this episode of So Many Sequels, the guys discuss how Clueless cleverly adapted Jane Austen's Emma for a Beverly Hills High S...

If American Psycho dropped today, Patrick Bateman would be arguing about business cards on TikTok and posting shirtless flexing pics on Instagram. This week, we’re diving into the satire that still hits. From Christian Bale’s ridiculous charm to Mary Harron’s darkly funny direction - this was a killer way to wrap up our month of female-directed films.

This week’s So Many Sequels is stacked with news, reviews, and hot takes: Sterling Harjo’s new FX/Hulu series The Lowdown puts Tulsa in the spotlight with Ethan Hawke leading the charge. Josh gives a glowing review of PTA’s One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn. Garrett dives back into the Taken franchise (yes, Liam Neeson still has a particular set of skills). David ge...

This week on So Many Sequels, we’ve got a stacked lineup of movie and TV talk! Josh breaks down the wild new Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk , a dystopian thriller that mixes The Hunger Games with Stephen King’s signature horror. Plus, we dive into HIM , the new sports-horror film produced by Jordan Peele, and share why it didn’t quite live up to the hype. But that’s not all—Garrett gives hi...

This week on So Many Sequels, we’re revisiting Sofia Coppola’s Oscar-winning Lost in Translation (2003). Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson star in this quiet, atmospheric story about loneliness, connection, and finding solace in unexpected places. We break down Coppola’s direction, the film’s unique vibe, the unforgettable Tokyo setting, and why the ending whisper still sparks debate today. Plus:...

Netflix’s Unknown: The High School Catfish will leave your jaw on the floor. Plus, Hamilton returns to theaters, and The Conjuring franchise smashes records. In this week’s episode of So Many Sequels, Josh, Garrett, and David unpack a wild week in film and streaming. From the disturbing twists of Unknown: The High School Catfish to the cozy mystery vibes of The Thursday Murder Club, there’s plenty...

Welcome to the first meeting of the Dead Podcast Society. In this episode, we crack open Dead Poets Society (1989) as the finale to our Back to School theme. From cave hangouts to barbaric yawps, we relive the iconic moments and laugh about the endless parodies this film inspired. We also talk Neil’s devastating storyline, Todd’s growth, and how the film handles the highs and lows of teenage rebel...

Netflix’s latest juggernaut K-Pop Demon Hunters is everywhere—and we dig into how it became the platform’s most-watched movie while hardly touching theaters. Then we unpack the Amazon “Buy” button controversy: what you think you own with digital purchases vs. what you actually get, why California’s new law could force clearer language, and how it all fuels the new wave of physical media collecting...

Elle Woods is headed to Harvard Law! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re going back to 2001 to revisit Reese Witherspoon’s career-defining role in Legally Blonde. From box office surprises to pop culture impact, the guys break down what makes Elle an iconic character and why this comedy still resonates more than 20 years later.

Dear Mr. Vernon, we accept the fact that we had to spend a Saturday in detention watching John Hughes's 1985 classic, The Breakfast Club. But we think you're crazy to make us write an essay telling you who we think we are. You see us as you want to see us: a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal. Right? This week, Josh, Garrett, and David revisit Shermer High School...

Back to School season is in full swing, and our movie club has plenty to cram in! We're talking Hulu’s Eenie Meanie—a wild heist comedy with Samara Weaving that blends Ocean’s 11 energy with Italian Job chaos. Then, we look at Peacemaker Season 2, where John Cena dives into a human Cenapede as he revisits this strange, raunchy, and heartfelt DCU antihero. We also chat about Hulu’s Alien: Earth, St...

Class is in session! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re kicking off our Back to School series with Richard Linklater’s 2003 comedy classic School of Rock. Jack Black’s Dewey Finn might be a terrible substitute teacher, but he’s a rock legend in the making, and the guys dive into why this role made him a leading man. We break down the movie’s surprising box office success, its timeless soundtrack,...

It’s back-to-school season on So Many Sequels! This week, Josh, Garrett, and David kick off a new theme by diving into their favorite “back to school” movies. The crew also breaks down the latest movie news, including:-The return of Scary Movie with Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and the Wayans Brothers-Why King of the Hill is suddenly more relevant than ever-South Park’s record-breaking comeback and sh...

What have you been watching this Summer? There have been a lot of summer movies and Josh, Garrett, and. David talk about nearly all of them in this episode! We're doing rapid reviews on So Many Sequels: Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan swap bodies, again, in Freaky Friday. Zach Cregger’s makes us feel uncomfortable in Weapons. We debate Happy Gilmore 2, why Fantastic Four works better as a stand...

After a long break, the So Many Sequels crew is finally back together to swap stories, talk TV, and dive into the latest in movies. From birthday party misadventures to surprise movie theater run-ins, Josh, Garrett, and David catch up on life before shifting gears into the world of entertainment. The gang reviews Marvel’s Ironheart and Wakanda anthology, then dives deep into the long-awaited retur...

It’s a solo show this week on So Many Sequels as David breaks down the box office winners and losers for the weekend of August 1st, 2025. July was full of massive releases, but which films are actually holding strong, and which ones are crashing fast? Fantastic Four: First Steps takes a steep dive in its second weekend, but how does it compare to this year’s other Marvel titles, like Captain Ameri...

The Fantastic Four are back—and this time, Marvel finally gets it right. On this episode of So Many Sequels, Josh and David dive deep into Fantastic Four: First Steps , the latest addition to the MCU that blends retro-futuristic flair with heartfelt family dynamics. From its 1960s-inspired design to standout performances by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn, we break down what makes th...

What happens when two non-K-pop fans watch Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters"? In this episode, Josh and Garrett dive into the animated movie about a girl group who secretly battles supernatural threats while maintaining their pop star careers.

Josh and Garrett dive into the week's biggest entertainment stories while David enjoys the Disney magic! This week, Josh breaks down Ari Aster's polarizing new film Eddington - a pandemic satire that's definitely not the horror movie you'd expect from the Hereditary director. Is it brilliant commentary or just too soon? Plus, we're genuinely upset about Stephen Colbert's La...

The gang dives into a wild mix of content this week! David suffers through two of his worst movies of the year with "A Minecraft Movie" and "Heads of State" (but at least John Cena tried). Josh takes us on a horrifying journey aboard the infamous 2013 Poop Cruise with Netflix's "Train Wreck" documentary—spoiler alert: there's poop EVERYWHERE and people throwin...

Superman is back—but not like you’ve seen him before. James Gunn’s first big DCU swing has landed, and we’ve got questions. Is this actually good? Can it wash away a decade of DC chaos? And why is Krypto the Superdog the real MVP?We unpack all of it: the casting, the tone, the pressure on Gunn’s shoulders, and whether this Superman (2025) gives us hope for the future of comic book movies. Spoiler...